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Your journey into paranormal investigation starts here

Ghost Planet is a free, community-driven platform that empowers anyone to conduct, document, and share paranormal investigations. Whether you’re using a mobile device in the field or organizing evidence on desktop, Ghost Planet provides the tools you need to explore the unexplained.
Ghost Planet is currently in active development. Features and functionality are being continuously improved based on community feedback.

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Core features

Investigation management

Create and track paranormal investigations with location linking, phenomena descriptions, and emergency contacts

Evidence collection

Capture photos, audio recordings, EVPs, and text notes during your investigations

Location database

Access community-shared locations or create private ones with coordinates, lore, and investigation history

Mobile and desktop modes

Field-ready mobile capture tools and comprehensive desktop evidence management

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Investigations

Investigations are the heart of Ghost Planet. Each investigation includes:
  • Location tracking: Link to existing community locations or create private ones
  • Phenomena documentation: Record what you’re investigating
  • Evidence collection: Attach multiple types of evidence
  • Safety features: Add emergency contact information
  • Privacy controls: Choose between public and private visibility
Investigations connect locations, evidence, and users into a complete record of your paranormal research.

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Evidence

Ghost Planet supports multiple evidence types to capture your findings:

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Text notes

Document observations, impressions, and context during investigations. 
{
  "subject": "Cold spot in master bedroom",
  "body": "Temperature dropped approximately 15 degrees near the northeast corner. Lasted approximately 2 minutes before dissipating.",
  "location_id": 123,
  "created_at": "2026-03-01T20:15:00Z"
}

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Photos

Capture visual evidence with captions and metadata.
  • Supported formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, WebP
  • Maximum file size: 5 MB
  • Automatic thumbnail generation

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Audio recordings

Record ambient sounds, investigator notes, and potential EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena).
  • Maximum file size: 5 MB
  • Duration tracking
  • EVP classification flag
All evidence requires a valid location association and respects the investigation’s visibility settings.

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Locations

Locations form a shared knowledge base of investigated sites: Location information includes:
  • Name and full address
  • GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
  • Historical lore and background stories
  • Past investigation records
  • Popularity metrics
  • Public or private visibility
Coordinate validation:
  • Latitude must be between -90 and 90
  • Longitude must be between -180 and 180
Contribute verified locations to the community database to help other investigators discover new sites.

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Modes

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Mobile mode

Optimized for field work:
  • Camera access for photos and video
  • Microphone for audio notes and EVP capture
  • Quick text note entry
  • Real-time evidence upload

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Desktop mode

Comprehensive evidence management:
  • Bulk file uploads (photos, audio, video)
  • Webcam for investigator documentation
  • Interactive map interface (Mappy)
  • Location database browser with detailed cards
  • Investigation organization and review

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Get started

Quickstart guide

Set up your account and conduct your first investigation in minutes

API reference

Integrate with Ghost Planet’s REST API

Feature guides

Learn how to create investigations and record evidence

Core features

Explore investigations, evidence, and location features

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Community values

Ghost Planet is built on principles of accessibility, respect, and scientific curiosity:
  • Free and accessible: Available in standard and low-bandwidth formats
  • Welcoming community: No tolerance for hateful or condescending language
  • Evidence-based: Focus on replicable methods and productive knowledge sharing
  • Privacy-respecting: Control your data with public/private visibility options
  • Safety-first: Emergency contact features and responsible investigation practices
Verified community members can contribute to public locations after demonstrating positive engagement through their investigations and community activity.

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